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protesters say the law targets the homeless. >>> they are on strike. they walked off the job just a couple of minutes ago and it is a strike that will last a couple of hours. hundreds of replacement nurses have been hired. the urgent care centers will be closed today because of that strike. the hospital and nurses they are at odds over overtime issues, nights and on call pay as well as health benefits. >>> this resumes in san francisco. 50,000 people are expected to attend. ceo larry ellison will be there and the conference runs through thursday how is the come might. >> i want mention we have a little bit of breaking news and i will teletake you to vallejo, a house fire in vallejo. this is el comino royal. a 3 alarm house fire. there are reports inside the house people didn't get out and one thing we do know is a crew is not affecting the major roads but certainly affecting some of the streets there they are looking good with no major problem but that's a nice looking drive getting into san francisco. >> let's go to steve. >>> we'll see 60s 70s and 80
protesters say the law targets the homeless. >>> they are on strike. they walked off the job just a couple of minutes ago and it is a strike that will last a couple of hours. hundreds of replacement nurses have been hired. the urgent care centers will be closed today because of that strike. the hospital and nurses they are at odds over overtime issues, nights and on call pay as well as health benefits. >>> this resumes in san francisco. 50,000 people are expected to attend....
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the governor signed the bill into law pro hinting sexual orientation change for anyone under 18 or therapy that tries to cause that. the senator who wrote the bill says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. >>> this morning arnold schwarzenegger will appear on "good morning america" to discuss his new book where he describes in bail his -- in detail his infidelity. he admitted to an affair with actress brigitte nielsen. >> was that the only affair? >> no, i had others. but, you know that is something that is obviously between maria and me. >> she knew? >> yeah. >> so it is a recurring issue with you? >> i'm not perfect. >> schwarzenegger has admitted to an affair with his family's long time housekeeper which lead to a son he kept secret for years. schwarzenegger will give his first live interview since the scandal on "good morning america" right here starting at 7:00. >>> caltrain adding six more trains starting today, following a ridership increase over the summer two trains are new, the other four previously moth-balled due to budget cuts. caltrain rearranging schedule to g
the governor signed the bill into law pro hinting sexual orientation change for anyone under 18 or therapy that tries to cause that. the senator who wrote the bill says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. >>> this morning arnold schwarzenegger will appear on "good morning america" to discuss his new book where he describes in bail his -- in detail his infidelity. he admitted to an affair with actress brigitte nielsen. >> was that the only affair?...
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that is because of a new law which applies to a sentence applied to them while juveniles. if they are taking steps towards rehabilitation and have shown remorse, they could be cut from life sentence without the possibility of parole to 25 years to life. governor jerry brown signed into law a bill for parents to get a note from the doctor's office before end rolling their children in school who don't have evacuate nations. -- vac nations. and california is the better state to ban this controversial -- california is the first state to ban this controversial therapy of turning gay teens straight. >>> it is expected to be blocked off and at 8:00 this morning, mark will be speaking about what is next for the company. they delivered the key note address and delivered some new cloud computing products and this big conference will end on thursday. >> definitely be aware of that. sal, is there anything else if we get a lot of slowed traffic on side streets and if you are driving in the area or the best way to get there is to take bay area transit. it is backed up all the way to the
that is because of a new law which applies to a sentence applied to them while juveniles. if they are taking steps towards rehabilitation and have shown remorse, they could be cut from life sentence without the possibility of parole to 25 years to life. governor jerry brown signed into law a bill for parents to get a note from the doctor's office before end rolling their children in school who don't have evacuate nations. -- vac nations. and california is the better state to ban this...
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>>> investigators in vallejo confirmed that a weekend fire at the law office of davis is indeed a case of arson. as noelle walker reports, the investigation is on to find out who targeted an official. >> when mayor davis' office went up in flames -- >> disbelief. i'm not fearful for my life. i am concerned for my family. i have written threats, verbal threats. telephone threats but none have risen to the level of this type of dangerous criminal conduct. >> reporter: today the fire chief confirmed the two alarm fire that happened here on saturday morning was no accident. >> we have confirmed that it was an intentional incendiary device that started the fire. >> i can't say why but we believe what happened in his office was indeed arson. >> reporter: being may -- mayor of any city is a good way to make friends and enemies. >> every week you're doing something that somebody is not going to like. >> reporter: davis says his biggest establishments have been getting the -- it's been a winding road for a major who won his first term in a recount by the narrowest of margins, just two votes. >>
>>> investigators in vallejo confirmed that a weekend fire at the law office of davis is indeed a case of arson. as noelle walker reports, the investigation is on to find out who targeted an official. >> when mayor davis' office went up in flames -- >> disbelief. i'm not fearful for my life. i am concerned for my family. i have written threats, verbal threats. telephone threats but none have risen to the level of this type of dangerous criminal conduct. >> reporter:...
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he signed a law which allows immigrants to also be allowed to get a driver's license. it provides undocumented people under 16 years old to stay in the country illegally. and those under 30 years old who either graduated or served in the military to get driver's licenses. >> it is comforting to know we will not have to worry about where this will be going. i'm sure there is going to the lawsuits. >> they are helping hundreds of client. we spoke to one woman about being able to get a license. >> it is hard to work my own schedule, and it having my own car and license would be great. >> some say the law will make the roads safer because immigrants who qualify for obama's deferred action program will have to be tested and trained to drive on california roadways. >> governor bill, california will become the first state in the nation to band therapy that tries to turn lesbians straight. many gay rights activists support this bill since the therapy could put it at higher risk of depression or suicide. they will attempt to seek a temporary injunction against the new law and i
he signed a law which allows immigrants to also be allowed to get a driver's license. it provides undocumented people under 16 years old to stay in the country illegally. and those under 30 years old who either graduated or served in the military to get driver's licenses. >> it is comforting to know we will not have to worry about where this will be going. i'm sure there is going to the lawsuits. >> they are helping hundreds of client. we spoke to one woman about being able to get a...
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governor brown signed that bill into law last night. the senator who wrote it says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. conservative religious groups and some republicans argue that law hinders parental rights. >>> new era for grocery shoppers in san francisco you have to bring your own shopping bags or pay. part of the crackdown on plastic bags you don't bring your own bags, you are going to be charged 10 cents for a bag. next year restaurants will be that ban designed to help san francisco reach zero waste goal. >> just carry -- [ unintelligible ] the first presidential debate two days away how the candidates are preparing to scare off. >> schwarzenegger spilling -- revealing secrets on "good morning america" what he is saying%dírr about cheating on maria shriver and the secrets he kept. >>> we know too much tv is not good for kids but >> secret affairs. confrontation over his love child. schwarzenegger is revealing in his new book things he hid from his ex-wife and the public. >> t.j. winick joins us with the stunning
governor brown signed that bill into law last night. the senator who wrote it says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. conservative religious groups and some republicans argue that law hinders parental rights. >>> new era for grocery shoppers in san francisco you have to bring your own shopping bags or pay. part of the crackdown on plastic bags you don't bring your own bags, you are going to be charged 10 cents for a bag. next year restaurants will be that ban designed...
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. >>> coming up, the california law is being challenged. >>> what you don't up stand. >> over the last two years healthcare people are -- premiums are harder to pay >> >> and trains are running more slowly and that's going to cause major delays. . >>> welcome back. early verdicts are rolling in for the debate 45% say mitt romney out worked president barack obama. good morning sandra for an early analysis. >> reporter: good morning. mitt romney came out strong in last night's performance during the first showdown between the two candidates and talking about the specifics. 67% of voters who watched the debate said mitt romney won versus 2 5% for president barack obama. the first presidential debate focused and candidates have plenty to talk about including health care reform. >> in my state we had republicans and democrats come together and work together. what you did was push through a plan without a single republican vote. >> in the past two years, it has gone up but they have gone up slower than any time in the last four years. >> my number one principal said there will be no tax cut
. >>> coming up, the california law is being challenged. >>> what you don't up stand. >> over the last two years healthcare people are -- premiums are harder to pay >> >> and trains are running more slowly and that's going to cause major delays. . >>> welcome back. early verdicts are rolling in for the debate 45% say mitt romney out worked president barack obama. good morning sandra for an early analysis. >> reporter: good morning. mitt romney...
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governor brown signed that bill into law last night. the senator who wrote it says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. conservative religious groups and some republicans argue that law hinders parental rights. >>> new era for grocery shoppers in san francisco you have to bring your own shopping bags or pay. part of the crackdown on plastic bags you don't bring your own bags, you are going to be charged 10 cents for a bag. next year restaurants will be that ban designed to help san francisco reach zero waste goal. >> just carry -- [ unintelligible ] the first presidential debate two days away how the candidates are preparing to scare off. >> schwarzenegger spilling -- revealing secrets on "good morning america" what he is saying%dírr about cheating on maria shriver and the secrets he kept. >>> we know too much tv is >> secret affairs. confrontation over his love child. schwarzenegger is revealing in his new book things he hid from his ex-wife and the public. >> t.j. winick joins us with the stunning bombshells dropped. >
governor brown signed that bill into law last night. the senator who wrote it says it stops children from being psychologically abuse. conservative religious groups and some republicans argue that law hinders parental rights. >>> new era for grocery shoppers in san francisco you have to bring your own shopping bags or pay. part of the crackdown on plastic bags you don't bring your own bags, you are going to be charged 10 cents for a bag. next year restaurants will be that ban designed...
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repoer: vallejo mayor cas the tchinof his law ofce malicious and cowardly act. fire occurred around 1:30 saturday morning leaving the building of burned out a shell. accos this is the latest in a string of attacks. at this office and at his home, including someone breaking windows, dumping trash and stealing his motorcycle from city hall. >> i will say that the number of acts of vandalism i have been subjected to over the recent past causes me to believe that this incident is related to my position as mayor and not as my position as an attorney. >> reporter: neither the mayor nor investigators will publicly speculate about why he is being targeted. davis has recently been confronted with anger over several officer involved shootings in the city and he last called on the attorney general to investigate. residents supported him. >> i think he is resilient. i am hoping things will go well. >> i think it's unfortunate that criminal elements is running rampant in our city. >> the whole city, it's about safety. >> they have provided extra security for davis and his fa
repoer: vallejo mayor cas the tchinof his law ofce malicious and cowardly act. fire occurred around 1:30 saturday morning leaving the building of burned out a shell. accos this is the latest in a string of attacks. at this office and at his home, including someone breaking windows, dumping trash and stealing his motorcycle from city hall. >> i will say that the number of acts of vandalism i have been subjected to over the recent past causes me to believe that this incident is related to...
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the decrease is likely due to increased awareness about the dangers of dui and new safety laws. >>> officials of the alum rock union school district in san jose notifying parents they are moving some students to different classes and schools by october 15th, realigning classes eliminating 18 teaching jobs. changes are expected to save more than a million dollars and affect all of the 2010 three -- 23 elementary schools. officials say more families with children are moving out of the district than moving in. >>> back not gas prices being hiked and blaming it on the heatwave. >> yeah. >> i don't know about that i say bring on the relief then. >> prices go up every year in california this time. >> heatwave or no? >> i'm jut saying. >> that's an observation. -- i'm just saying. >> that's an observation. what are you going to do? >> gonna pay. >> you may pay one more day inland in the form of air conditioning, after that mother nature will provide air conditioning. 5:19. beautiful picture as we look down from mount tamalpais sausalito in the foreground, san francisco in the background all the way
the decrease is likely due to increased awareness about the dangers of dui and new safety laws. >>> officials of the alum rock union school district in san jose notifying parents they are moving some students to different classes and schools by october 15th, realigning classes eliminating 18 teaching jobs. changes are expected to save more than a million dollars and affect all of the 2010 three -- 23 elementary schools. officials say more families with children are moving out of the...
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the report say the news law will make roads safer. it could be used for other things such as entering airport terminals. >>> today san francisco city leaders to launch the city's new weigh theft tax course. the group is created to help prevent worker abuse in san francisco. officials say the tax course will research and work on policies that will insure fair pay for all workers. >>> authorities in the central valley are looking for brazen robbers who made up with about $2 million in gold in the daytime muse sim heist. investigators say the robbers were armed with pick axes and dressed as anyone gentlemans. the museum held thousands of precious art facts including 1-pound gold nugget. investigators say that nugget was not among the items taken. >>> honored today for the genius award. 66-year-old maw lease lin miller started the family independence initiative. the initiative now around the country. the initiative brings together community members such as these people in san francisco to share resources, offer mutual support and problem
the report say the news law will make roads safer. it could be used for other things such as entering airport terminals. >>> today san francisco city leaders to launch the city's new weigh theft tax course. the group is created to help prevent worker abuse in san francisco. officials say the tax course will research and work on policies that will insure fair pay for all workers. >>> authorities in the central valley are looking for brazen robbers who made up with about $2...
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saying they violated a child privacy law by collecting names, e-mails, home addresses even cell phone numbers of more than 100,000 children ages 12 or younger. toys "r" us getting into the streaming movie service, offering selection of children's films and movies starting today they start at $2.99 for 24 hour rental and $5.99 for digital download. >>> new study links common chemical to hormone changes in pregnant women and their baby boys. take look at some of the products which contain bpa, uc berkeley researchers studied the compound that mimics estrogen. among mothers with high levels of bpa they found a less active thyroid more active in boys no impact on baby girls the chemicals in many plastic bottles, dental sealants, -- >> what may be the future of painkillers. the black mom -- the black mambo snake is one of deadliest on the planet one bite can kill a person in 20 minutes researchers say the venom has a compound that could rival morphine and does not respiratory affects. further study on the way to see if it works on people. >>> next, breaking traffic news, major bart delays
saying they violated a child privacy law by collecting names, e-mails, home addresses even cell phone numbers of more than 100,000 children ages 12 or younger. toys "r" us getting into the streaming movie service, offering selection of children's films and movies starting today they start at $2.99 for 24 hour rental and $5.99 for digital download. >>> new study links common chemical to hormone changes in pregnant women and their baby boys. take look at some of the products...
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. >>> laying down the law. today, the supreme court kicking off its new term of the slate of crucial and controversial decisions in the works. on the docket, affirmative action and considering race for college admissions, voting rights and deciding to require federal oversight with a state of voting discrimination. the nine supreme court justices will consider a variety of challenges to the defense of marriage act. the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. that means no federal benefits, even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law. >> the last term supreme court decisions paving the way for the affordable care acts and arizona's new immigration law. >>> now to decision 2012. this morning, debate prep for president obama and mitt romney who are getting ready for the first faceoff on wednesday. trac tracie potts has a look. >> reporter
. >>> laying down the law. today, the supreme court kicking off its new term of the slate of crucial and controversial decisions in the works. on the docket, affirmative action and considering race for college admissions, voting rights and deciding to require federal oversight with a state of voting discrimination. the nine supreme court justices will consider a variety of challenges to the defense of marriage act. the law states that the federal government will only recognize...
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they intend to seek a temporary injunction against the law. it would have provided meal breaks and other protection to come must particular workers. and he said there are unanswered questions as whether or not it would extend to part- time workers. >>> president barack obama and mitt romney are preparing for wednesday's presidential debate. president barack obama talked about it at a rally in las vegas. >> i want to have a serious discussing about what we need to do to keep the country growing and restore security for hard working americans. was that people will be listening for and that's teeth bait you deserve. >> president barack obama will remain in nevada to prepare. chris chris trust -- chris christy said the president will do extraordinarily well. >> this whole race will be turned upside down come thursday morning. >> one week from today, president barack obama will return to the bay area to raise some cash. the dinner will be followed by a concert and concert tickets start at $100 and go to $7,500 which give you premium seats and a pho
they intend to seek a temporary injunction against the law. it would have provided meal breaks and other protection to come must particular workers. and he said there are unanswered questions as whether or not it would extend to part- time workers. >>> president barack obama and mitt romney are preparing for wednesday's presidential debate. president barack obama talked about it at a rally in las vegas. >> i want to have a serious discussing about what we need to do to keep the...
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wage theft includes ignoring minimum wage laws. it was a chance to create a task force. >> make sure we are enforcing the law as much as we can. not something that has been done. but i think if wage theft is going to end, it should end in san francisco. >> wage theft is prevalent in the city. they found half of all restaurant workers do not get minimum wage. >>> commuters will see more rail service because of ridership. cal train added two new trains today and restored four others. ridership reached a high in june resulting in packed trains. they will add two new trips between stockton and the south bay and a bus line will run more frequently. >>> it is a text book case, hackers attack, using schools to avoid being tracked to steal secrets from uncle sam. >> what investigators are saying about a fire that torched the law offices of the mayor. >>> complete bay area news coverage continues right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00 p.m. >> it is almost like a script for a spy movie. hackers hacking in to government agencies. and
wage theft includes ignoring minimum wage laws. it was a chance to create a task force. >> make sure we are enforcing the law as much as we can. not something that has been done. but i think if wage theft is going to end, it should end in san francisco. >> wage theft is prevalent in the city. they found half of all restaurant workers do not get minimum wage. >>> commuters will see more rail service because of ridership. cal train added two new trains today and restored four...
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there is a lot of speculation after the chief justice john roberts upheld the health reform law. they have built up some capital, some goodwill and now will push the conservative agenda. >> a look at how they could impact the next agenda, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> new reports of an american airlines flight made an emergency landing after a row of seats became underboated -- unbolted. they had to be diverted after the turbulence caused the receipts to go air -- seats went airborne. this is a major blow to that airline already struggling with bankruptcy and several delayed flights. >>> they made an emergency landing because they had smoke in the dahly. they were diverted to jacksonville and the plane was then checked out. nobody on the flight was ever in any danger. yesterday they clenched that spot since 1987. >>> a win would guarantee at least one of the wildcard spots. the a's will begin a 3 game series tonight against the texas rangers. if he can 0 land sweeps texas they win -- -- if the o's sweep texas, they win and what they don't know is who they will b
there is a lot of speculation after the chief justice john roberts upheld the health reform law. they have built up some capital, some goodwill and now will push the conservative agenda. >> a look at how they could impact the next agenda, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> new reports of an american airlines flight made an emergency landing after a row of seats became underboated -- unbolted. they had to be diverted after the turbulence caused the receipts to go air...
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. >>> a pennsylvania judge is postponing the states tough new voter id law ordering that it not be enforced in the presidential election. it is just five weekens before the election and there is a possible appeal. it requires each vote tore show a valid id. >>> airplane seats coming lose on a second american airlines boeing 757. it happened on saturday and then again yesterday. american airlines said there is maybe an issue with certain model seats. the airline is going to look at other 757. but no injuries. >>> we'll be right back. hi, i'm amy for downy unstopables in-wash scent boosters, here with my favorite new intern, jimmy. mmm! fresh! and it's been in the closet for 12 weeks! unbelievable! unstopables! i'll show you how! ♪ just shake them into the washer i can't believe this lasts 12 weeks! neither can they. so you're going on tour to prove it. downy unstopables. follow jimmy's unstopables tour for free samples on downy.com. ♪[ music ] >>> when people walk through it is going be one of the scariest experiences they have every had. this is the best state you can have. when you go
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in 1933, marshall received his law degree. his naacp, he fought for the civil rights of black americans. but what marked his time in history was the 1954 landmark case brown versus board of education. the supreme court struck down the separate but equal doctrine opening the way for integration of schools. but president eisenhower still called for patient on the issue of integration. >> i personally believe if you try to go too far too fast in laws in this delegate field, that has involved the emotions of so many millions of americans you're making a mistake. >> thurgood marshal representing one of the rebuffed students said they have been patient enough. >> maybe you can override prejudice overnight. but the emancipation proclamation was issued in 1863. 90 odd years ago. i believe in gradualism. i also believe that 90 odd years is pretty gradual. >> reporter: lindon johnson named marshall to the supreme court of the u.s. this great grandson of slaves became the first black man to serve in the nation's highest court. now at age
in 1933, marshall received his law degree. his naacp, he fought for the civil rights of black americans. but what marked his time in history was the 1954 landmark case brown versus board of education. the supreme court struck down the separate but equal doctrine opening the way for integration of schools. but president eisenhower still called for patient on the issue of integration. >> i personally believe if you try to go too far too fast in laws in this delegate field, that has involved...
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prosecutors say that should have been enough to report to authorities as required bay law. instead the principal only warned chandler who was arrested when the mother of another child reported him to police. >>> civil rights attorneys asking a judge to put oakland police department under federal receivership stemming from the infamous riders case which went to trial in 2002, four officers were accused of vigilante justice the settlement called for reforms. more than a decade later those reforms are still not complete. oakland city officials say they are working to meet full compliance. no police department in the nation has ever been under federal receivership. >>> oakland police launched new service to get more anonymous crime tips. you can text the oakland police department with information. the service is provided by a website that encrypts the sender's information so police can get in touch but everything stay as anonymous. more information on abc7news.com click on see it on tv. >>> any rain would be a well some sight in santa clara county where officials are stopping b
prosecutors say that should have been enough to report to authorities as required bay law. instead the principal only warned chandler who was arrested when the mother of another child reported him to police. >>> civil rights attorneys asking a judge to put oakland police department under federal receivership stemming from the infamous riders case which went to trial in 2002, four officers were accused of vigilante justice the settlement called for reforms. more than a decade later...
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corporations have been skirting existing law by signing long term leases only to rent the units out to visiting employees for a few days a week. a law prohibits occupancy for less than thirty days in apartment buildings with four or more units the practice ties up high demand housing inventory and raises safety concerns among long term tenants with strangers coming and going like they would at a hotel. supervisors vote in two weeks on the measure to set up a complaint and hearing process. >>> councilmembers approved anti-tobacco ordinance voted to ban smoking in all apartments and condominiums. smoking will be banned in parks, bus stops, restaurant patios and many outdoor spaces. officials say the move is aimed at protecting people from secondhand smoke. smoking would still be allowed in single family homes, vehicles and up to 20% of hotel rooms. >>> new report from the census bureau shows americans aren't seeing doctors as much as they used to. in 2010, people 18 to 64 made four yearly visits. that is down from nearly five visits per year in 2001. one reason baby pwaoerpl are retiring
corporations have been skirting existing law by signing long term leases only to rent the units out to visiting employees for a few days a week. a law prohibits occupancy for less than thirty days in apartment buildings with four or more units the practice ties up high demand housing inventory and raises safety concerns among long term tenants with strangers coming and going like they would at a hotel. supervisors vote in two weeks on the measure to set up a complaint and hearing process....
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-pound gold nugget setting off an >>> investigators in vallejo confirmed that a weekend fire at the law office of davis is indeed a case of arson. as noelle walker reports, the investigation is on to find out who targeted an official. >> when mayor davis' office went up in flames -- >> disbelief. i'm not fearful for my life. i am concerned for my family. i have written threats, verbal threats. telephone threats but none have risen to the level of this type of dangerous criminal conduct. >> reporter: today the fire chief confirmed the two alarm fire that happened here on saturday morning was no accident. >> we have confirmed that it was an intentional incendiary device that started the fire. >> i can't say why but we believe what happened in his office was indeed arson. >> reporter: being may -- mayor of any city is a good way to make friends and enemies. >> every week you're doing something that somebody is not going to like. >> reporter: davis says his biggest establishments have been getting the -- it's been a winding road for a major who won his first term in a recount by the narrowe
-pound gold nugget setting off an >>> investigators in vallejo confirmed that a weekend fire at the law office of davis is indeed a case of arson. as noelle walker reports, the investigation is on to find out who targeted an official. >> when mayor davis' office went up in flames -- >> disbelief. i'm not fearful for my life. i am concerned for my family. i have written threats, verbal threats. telephone threats but none have risen to the level of this type of dangerous...
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some say it's good for business but some protesters say the law targets homeless. >>> nurses walked off the job just a few minutes ago in a strike that is scheduled to last more than 24 hours. hundreds of replacement nurses have been hired and hospitals will stay open, however they will be closed in windsor because of the strike and the hospital is at odds because of on call pay >> >> a bay area man started a local anti-property program and has now been named genius award winners. maurice miller started the family initiative and now has several spinoff programs all around the country. it brings community members like some of these folks bringing them all together sharing their resources and solving problems. they also set and work towards financial professional and educational goals. he will receive $500,000 and he can spend that money anyway he wants. >>> right now 6:18, we will check in with sal for a look at traffic. sal? >>> things are getting busier as you head out the door and let's take a look at the freeway. you can see traffic is going to be busy especially getting to emory i w
some say it's good for business but some protesters say the law targets homeless. >>> nurses walked off the job just a few minutes ago in a strike that is scheduled to last more than 24 hours. hundreds of replacement nurses have been hired and hospitals will stay open, however they will be closed in windsor because of the strike and the hospital is at odds because of on call pay >> >> a bay area man started a local anti-property program and has now been named genius award...
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the fire that gutted his law office is the latest in a string of attacks against him. they confirmed the fire was intentionally set. the case is being treated as a act of domestic terrorism. the mayor says this isn't the first time he has been targeted. >> i have had written threats. verbal threats. telephone threats but none to the level of this type. >> the mayor says he believes the attacks are politically motivated. he is not fearful for his life but is concerned for his family. investigators arrested a woman in connection with a car fire over the weekend. firefighters found the vehicle on fire saturday afternoon. police said today they arrested a woman on felony arson charges. >>> two people were hurt today when a car slammed into a restaurant. happened this afternoon. the car crashed right into the front of the restaurant, smashing out a window. witnesses say the injuries do not appear to be serious. authorities haven't said what caused the crash. >>> a controversial proposed study off the coast has environmentest angry and worried. ktvu's health and science edit
the fire that gutted his law office is the latest in a string of attacks against him. they confirmed the fire was intentionally set. the case is being treated as a act of domestic terrorism. the mayor says this isn't the first time he has been targeted. >> i have had written threats. verbal threats. telephone threats but none to the level of this type. >> the mayor says he believes the attacks are politically motivated. he is not fearful for his life but is concerned for his family....
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brown has now signed more regular session bills into law than any other california governor since 1967. brown's grand total 12,744. that's actually 214 more than george deukmejian and 258 more than ronald reagan. keep in mind, brown has been in office ten years total, two years longer than either of those previous governors. >> he's been a busy man, probably getting a little writer's cramp. >>> 6:26. still ahead, back on the firing lines. the cash influx giving laid-off firefighters a second chance. >>> plus a desperate search with a traumatic end. we'll tell you where a bay area family found the body of a missing boater. >> reporter: and a san jose foodie tradition gets ready to close its doors after 65 years. good morning, i'm marla tellez. i'll tell you what's next for race street fish and pole industry coming up. >>> but now do not adjust your tv set. that is a live crystal clear look over san francisco. not a cloud to be seen in the sky. that's with all that heat christina loren has been telling us about. we also take you south, two for the price of one. that's san jose, the south
brown has now signed more regular session bills into law than any other california governor since 1967. brown's grand total 12,744. that's actually 214 more than george deukmejian and 258 more than ronald reagan. keep in mind, brown has been in office ten years total, two years longer than either of those previous governors. >> he's been a busy man, probably getting a little writer's cramp. >>> 6:26. still ahead, back on the firing lines. the cash influx giving laid-off...
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the pennsylvania voter id law will have no effect on this year's election. the law could still take full effect next year although the same judge could decide to issue a permanent injunction. some poor decision making sets off a terrorist scare. a man was told to come to work in costume and stand out in front of the store. he did that but he wore army fatigues with fake hand grenades. people seeing him got a little upset and they called police. police say he was cited and has to appear in court. >> toys "r" us is offering a hot deal for the holiday season. that will match other stores' prices. jenna show a competitor's' advertisement. the guarantee is good through now through christmas eve. many consumers are planning to use layaway this year. 34% of adults say they are somewhat likely to buy items using layaway appeared 9% say they are very likely to do so. by way forces people to be disciplined. -- layaway forces people to be discipline. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. will you be using layaway for any of your holiday purchases this
the pennsylvania voter id law will have no effect on this year's election. the law could still take full effect next year although the same judge could decide to issue a permanent injunction. some poor decision making sets off a terrorist scare. a man was told to come to work in costume and stand out in front of the store. he did that but he wore army fatigues with fake hand grenades. people seeing him got a little upset and they called police. police say he was cited and has to appear in...
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religious institutions have the right to use and dispose of their property under both state and federal law. >> the church is appealing the decision. in san francisco, carolyn tyler, abc7 news. the fbi says it's a growing problem. the number of lasers being pointed at airplanes and it could reach a new high this year. let's take a live look right now as we look at the skies and we see, yes, the tower sticking out above the clouds there. clouds are heading out of town and blue angels are headed in. a lot of other people headed in, good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... ♪ well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. >>> the fbi said the number of laser pointers being aimed at area planes is reaching an epidemic level. there could be 3,700 laser attacks by the end of the year. that is compared to just 283 incid
religious institutions have the right to use and dispose of their property under both state and federal law. >> the church is appealing the decision. in san francisco, carolyn tyler, abc7 news. the fbi says it's a growing problem. the number of lasers being pointed at airplanes and it could reach a new high this year. let's take a live look right now as we look at the skies and we see, yes, the tower sticking out above the clouds there. clouds are heading out of town and blue angels are...
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you are looking at what appears to be law enforcement officers. there's some chp officers. we've seen a dozen, maybe more, san francisco police officers on motorcycles. there's a another one coming through right now who will be taking part in this presidential motorcade. after sfo, the president is gonna head to columbus ohio. live in san francisco allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and mitt romney is sounding more confident on the campaign trail. coming up at 8:15, why he's telling -- why he's telling supporters that he is sure that he will be the president of the united states. >>> in about 90 minutes, testimony is set to continue in the trial of giselle esteban. she's the woman accused of killing michelle le. michelle le was a nursing student and disappeared from kaiser permanente in hayward in may. prosecutors believe le killed -- they believe that esteban killed le because she was jealous. >>> 8:03. family, friends and students gathered for an emotional evening to remember the life of a hercules woman found dead on friday night. the $$vigil was held for 55- year-ol
you are looking at what appears to be law enforcement officers. there's some chp officers. we've seen a dozen, maybe more, san francisco police officers on motorcycles. there's a another one coming through right now who will be taking part in this presidential motorcade. after sfo, the president is gonna head to columbus ohio. live in san francisco allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and mitt romney is sounding more confident on the campaign trail. coming up at 8:15, why he's...
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. >> new laws go into effect that will affect weight motor scooter operators drive. you must wear a helmet and eye protection and display a state decal. for a complete list of the changes, visit our website, wbaltv.com. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is a will busy. we're monitoring several incidents. there is one in bel air. another spy in dundalk at german hill road. another at loch raven boulevard. southbound -- that is the outer loop west side. we have some delays forming on 295, 30 miles per hour making way down towards 100. here's a quick, live look at traffic. 95 is southbound traffic and starting to pick up in volume towards the 895 split. this is 83 at padonia road. problem free at the moment down to the beltway. running smoothly on the j.f.x. into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie is talking about the roller derby. good morning. >> it has been awhile since i was on skates. we're with the charm city rover girls -- roller girls. i'm here with m
. >> new laws go into effect that will affect weight motor scooter operators drive. you must wear a helmet and eye protection and display a state decal. for a complete list of the changes, visit our website, wbaltv.com. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is a will busy. we're monitoring several incidents. there is one in bel air. another spy in dundalk at german hill road. another at...
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the law passed six months ago would have required each voter to show a valid photo i.d. at polling stations but a judge ordered that it not be enforced in this year's presidential election. however, an appeal is still possible. they say this could have meant lower voter turn out. >>> mott's campaign has just -- >>> in other news, mitt romney's campaign has just released new ads and we'll tell you how those ads are stirring up trough over tax increases -- controversy over tax increases. >>> 18-year-old austin ogden thinks the dublin school system is too focused on test scores. ogden says he feels the school board would benefit by having a former student's input. well, today school pus drivers in pleasanton could vote on a strike. according to the pleasanton weekly, a letter was sent out notifying parents. it says that durham bus drivers could strike as early as tomorrow. the school district says it will provide alternative transportation in case there is a bus strike. >>> we want to check in with sal. >> a good area to avoid. i was just talking to her newsdesk here. we ha
the law passed six months ago would have required each voter to show a valid photo i.d. at polling stations but a judge ordered that it not be enforced in this year's presidential election. however, an appeal is still possible. they say this could have meant lower voter turn out. >>> mott's campaign has just -- >>> in other news, mitt romney's campaign has just released new ads and we'll tell you how those ads are stirring up trough over tax increases -- controversy over tax...
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some ved federal law by claiming to cure diabetes or cancer. one submitted a college term paper as proof of its claims. >>> for the fourth year in a row, the birthrate is down. but this -- might not be a bad sign. the government said there was a 1% decline births in 20101 -- 2011. but in recent years, the decline came in at 2% or 3%. experts say this could be a sign that people are more confident in the economy and are ready to grow their family. >>> 7:25. well, oraw kell's world conference continues today at the moscone center. but the big event is appreciation night on treasure island. last night, crews -- crews were out there testing all of the lights for the concert. pearl jam is the headliner, the kings of leon and "x" will be featured. if you want to be at this concert, you will have to have an approved wristband from the openworld event. >>> let's check in with sal. how is 101? >> 101 at 880, it's very slow. there is a crash up the road. i want to show you what that is doing to 101 -- 101. they opened up the lanes and now the traffic all
some ved federal law by claiming to cure diabetes or cancer. one submitted a college term paper as proof of its claims. >>> for the fourth year in a row, the birthrate is down. but this -- might not be a bad sign. the government said there was a 1% decline births in 20101 -- 2011. but in recent years, the decline came in at 2% or 3%. experts say this could be a sign that people are more confident in the economy and are ready to grow their family. >>> 7:25. well, oraw kell's...
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he said that he does not even know that there were such laws that encouraged outsourcing. never heard of them! never heard of them! never heard of tax rates for companies that ship rate jobs overseas. perhaps he needs a new accountant? now, we know for sure that it was not the real macron because he seems to be doing just fine with his accounts. the roll-mitt romney--and you see the man on stage last night he does not want to be held accountable. for those real mitt romney. and that is because he knows full well that we do not want what he has been selling for the last one year. (cheers & applause) gov. mitt romney could be dancing around his decisions but if you want to be president you owe the american people the truth. >> that is the mathematics of the issues and we cannot afford to go down that road again. we cannot afford more budget cuts and tax cuts for the wealthy and cutting education or clean energy, research, technology. wall street reformation or big cuts for insurance. we cannot double down on the same top down economics i got this in this mess. that is not a
he said that he does not even know that there were such laws that encouraged outsourcing. never heard of them! never heard of them! never heard of tax rates for companies that ship rate jobs overseas. perhaps he needs a new accountant? now, we know for sure that it was not the real macron because he seems to be doing just fine with his accounts. the roll-mitt romney--and you see the man on stage last night he does not want to be held accountable. for those real mitt romney. and that is because...
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why sex offenders are challenging a california law. why it has to do with halloween and why they claim it is not fair. >> how an occupy protest is linked to a corruption case that could lead to a local police department taken over by the government. >> we have new information about a shooting here. what neighbors are saying about the gunman and one of the victims and what was said right before those shots were fired. we will have that for you when we come back. -those other store cards... -...preferred shopper... ...club...things... ...kept sending me coupons for cat food. i'm just not a coupon clipper. i buy what i want to buy. can i get a reward for that? [ frank ] introducing something extra from raley's, bel air, and nob hill. you get something extra rewards... ...for the way i shop... for buying the things i like. instant offers, points balance, right here on my smart phone. [ frank ] join today at raley's dotcom, or at your store. ...it rewards you... for being you. [ frank ] raley's, bel air, and nob hill. for food, for family,
why sex offenders are challenging a california law. why it has to do with halloween and why they claim it is not fair. >> how an occupy protest is linked to a corruption case that could lead to a local police department taken over by the government. >> we have new information about a shooting here. what neighbors are saying about the gunman and one of the victims and what was said right before those shots were fired. we will have that for you when we come back. -those other store...
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and with independent audits required by law... question seven means millions for maryland schools. guaranteed. when it comes oocommercials ttat reaaly grrb your attention....some offthe most pemorable are for procter and &pgamble's febreze air effects air freshener. consumer adssdct really lives up to its - (v/o)this febreze ad shows "annexperiment" - usinn an old goat a a sweaty bodybuilder a& and a daa-old fish. a group f real peoole" confirms that it all stinks. then the room is treated with febreze air effects ann &pblindfolded people are brough in. (sot: ad)"take a deep breath and telllme hat it pmells like?? "very springtimey." "springtimey" "like flowery." (v/o) consumer repoots decided to do a sniff teet of its own, calling on some braaee volunteers. they were taken to a oom where a cat litter box and sardines had been ittinn for four hours. blindfolded, they confirmed the room smeeled bad. (soo: sara &pbrown)"uggh!" (sot: awilda ccuz)"it smells like yuck!" sprayeddthe rrom with febreze air effects. more blindfolded staffers were led in. (sot: nicole ssarubbo) "it's a very
and with independent audits required by law... question seven means millions for maryland schools. guaranteed. when it comes oocommercials ttat reaaly grrb your attention....some offthe most pemorable are for procter and &pgamble's febreze air effects air freshener. consumer adssdct really lives up to its - (v/o)this febreze ad shows "annexperiment" - usinn an old goat a a sweaty bodybuilder a& and a daa-old fish. a group f real peoole" confirms that it all stinks. then...
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law. and i would like to point out that it says in section 67.36 of sunshine that, the ordinance supersedes all other local laws. this is the governing law of official conduct in san francisco. so if i go to the san francisco police department and i want to look at records of a case that is closed. i shouldn't have any problem from the san francisco police department saying no, we can't share any tape recordings with you. or we can't share any evidence that was collected both audio and video with you. where in fact if the case is closed, those are public records. specifically if i want to apply those to commissioner harris. this is important. and i am surprised you looking at me shocked. this is what you get if you spend 10 months on ross mirkarimi railroading him and 10 days trying to push this through. and it doesn't give us an idea of the information and i excuse me me mr. st. croix i was not able to read the documents of this meeting. but i wasn't able to read the minutes of mirkarimi
law. and i would like to point out that it says in section 67.36 of sunshine that, the ordinance supersedes all other local laws. this is the governing law of official conduct in san francisco. so if i go to the san francisco police department and i want to look at records of a case that is closed. i shouldn't have any problem from the san francisco police department saying no, we can't share any tape recordings with you. or we can't share any evidence that was collected both audio and video...
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consumer protection laws? >> you know, this is now of course a new provision that's put directly into the health care security ordinance. i can't really speak to what consumer protection or consumer fraud provisions are in place in state law or in tortes that are permitted. >> although just to be clear, i think it's probably fair to say before the amendment that is we passed at the end of last year, there wasanted anything at city law that said to your office, you need to refer cases that you find to the appropriate authorities whether they be for criminal penalties or consumer fraud penalties so my guess is your staff is probably looking at this more seriously and will absolutely consider referral cases bh necessary? >> yes, i think that's absolutely right. >> and i want to take a moment and thank your office for the efforts you're making here. i think there's been some distortion ins the debate of this issue whether those of us who supported this amendment thinks this is a practice that should be supported,
consumer protection laws? >> you know, this is now of course a new provision that's put directly into the health care security ordinance. i can't really speak to what consumer protection or consumer fraud provisions are in place in state law or in tortes that are permitted. >> although just to be clear, i think it's probably fair to say before the amendment that is we passed at the end of last year, there wasanted anything at city law that said to your office, you need to refer...
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i guess it is not for me to get. >> state law. we are trying to live within the four corners here. >> thank you for your report. i have a couple of questions. under redevelopment, 80% of the tax increment was to flow back into the redevelopment area. with the dissolution, we were told that absent any substitute agencies this money would flow into the general fund of the city or county; in our case the city and county of san francisco. under successor agency, with a redevelopment funds or criminal tax funds clawback of the area or to the general fund? >> the answer is yes and yes. anything with the tax increment, 60% infrastructure, -- down the line to the district. in those areas funds do flow pursuant to the contract in place to the taxing entities, in the format described, 80-20%. -- it requires an increment in infrastructure to make it happen. 100% of 0 is 0. once development happens, we are looking at changes to state law to try to capture the increment and the upfront investment required to make that kind of brownfield site g
i guess it is not for me to get. >> state law. we are trying to live within the four corners here. >> thank you for your report. i have a couple of questions. under redevelopment, 80% of the tax increment was to flow back into the redevelopment area. with the dissolution, we were told that absent any substitute agencies this money would flow into the general fund of the city or county; in our case the city and county of san francisco. under successor agency, with a redevelopment...
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i am going to ask all the law- enforcement to step it up. we have identified at least 100 to about 180 adults and young kids who have in most cases touched the criminal-justice system already, and we have to interrupt their lives right now. make sure the interruption is serious enough for them to pay attention, and then we have to do the two other parts of this program that are as essential. interruption is only temporary. we talked about that. we talked about how temporary that can be. not good enough to just incarcerated for a day or two in a juvenile detention or cause them to have a probation. that is not enough interruption. we have to step it up. we have asked the police commission and police chief to work with adult and juvenile probation, to do better predictor of policing in our communities, to work with all of us in the community to take a look at all the data we have, including anecdotal data, information that is given to us by people who are talking through their clergy or their friends or juvenile probation officers and others,
i am going to ask all the law- enforcement to step it up. we have identified at least 100 to about 180 adults and young kids who have in most cases touched the criminal-justice system already, and we have to interrupt their lives right now. make sure the interruption is serious enough for them to pay attention, and then we have to do the two other parts of this program that are as essential. interruption is only temporary. we talked about that. we talked about how temporary that can be. not...
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the term "gang" is manifested through the media, and law enforcement for numbers. it was more of a community. i did not go to school and meet somebody. i lived on this block and this is where my grandmother's house was, or i was born and raised. what people may see on tv was at my front door. the killing and the dope dealing. it was right there. this was a community list of people, we just grew up together. there were no handouts and no one told us how to conduct ourselves. and tell us what to wear. someone could have a school fight, and we may be at the mall, and see the person we have a fight with. the army and navy have their bar fights. i did not see this as being a game, or a community. supporting each other, this may have been in a negative way. i did not have a stable household. many of them do not of their fathers are, where their father is dead. in their return, the block i gave up -- this is who i looked up to. he had a notorious reputation. there was the violence and in return, we had the pros and cons for that. a lot of people would mess with me because
the term "gang" is manifested through the media, and law enforcement for numbers. it was more of a community. i did not go to school and meet somebody. i lived on this block and this is where my grandmother's house was, or i was born and raised. what people may see on tv was at my front door. the killing and the dope dealing. it was right there. this was a community list of people, we just grew up together. there were no handouts and no one told us how to conduct ourselves. and tell...
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my perspective, we are entrusting you with additional funds to you can go out and ensure that these laws we placed on the books are taken care of. >> and just a point on that, my understanding is that a lot of that money will deal with the backlog that olse has -- adding additional resources. >> we have a number of other departments, olse had a lengthier presentation, hopefully we can move more expeditiously in the other departments. so, we'll now move to the department of public health. welcome. >> thank you so much, supervisors, i want to give you a sense of the city option we've been talking about, then go into the department of public health response tos the civil grand jury report, so we used the term healthy san francisco broadly within san francisco, but we're really talking about from the department's perspective in terms of our response, the city option. that is the option that allows an employer to indicate that they would like to contribute dollars to the city and county of san francisco and their employees will get either eligibility for healthy san francisco and enroll in th
my perspective, we are entrusting you with additional funds to you can go out and ensure that these laws we placed on the books are taken care of. >> and just a point on that, my understanding is that a lot of that money will deal with the backlog that olse has -- adding additional resources. >> we have a number of other departments, olse had a lengthier presentation, hopefully we can move more expeditiously in the other departments. so, we'll now move to the department of public...
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we also discovered that many of these employers were profiting from the law by charging surcharges in the name of employee health care and then pocketing the majority of the money that was collected from consumers in san francisco. so, given that workers were not receiving the health care that we all intended them to receive, it was unfair that the vast majority of businesses and something else that we found out that in fact the vast majority of businesses are covered by the health and security ordinance in san francisco are doing the right thing and are following not only the letter but the spirit of the law. and so it was in response to these concerns that were raised to us by workers, by consumer advocates and a number of people in the community that we introduce legislation to close this loophole sx, the legislation that we introduced was a very simple reasonable piece of legislation that said that when the health and security ordinance says that you have to spend money on health care, the word spend or expenditure means spend expenditure, means making an expenditure, not collecti
we also discovered that many of these employers were profiting from the law by charging surcharges in the name of employee health care and then pocketing the majority of the money that was collected from consumers in san francisco. so, given that workers were not receiving the health care that we all intended them to receive, it was unfair that the vast majority of businesses and something else that we found out that in fact the vast majority of businesses are covered by the health and security...
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lang wamg, you may say we don't want them to do this or that but at the end of the day, so long as the law allows them to collect money and not necessarily spend it and you don't define expenditure the way we were trying to do, this is going continue to be a problem because there are ways that they're always going to be able to manipulate the wording of the surcharge, so i think that's a problem and i think that the d.a. only confirms what we've always said. >> president chu? >> i had two observations as i compared our city attorney's response to the same question, our city attorney said, yes, consumer fraud is committed, you clarified the burden of proof required in the criminal context from my perspective, i think that makes sense, these type of consumer fraud cases are pursued from our civil attorney, i wanted to make that first point, but secondly, i think what ms. crevette was saying, rather than having a surcharge for health care, they broaden that language and said it was a surcharge for the cost of doing business in san francisco, that's a very different set of issues and it might
lang wamg, you may say we don't want them to do this or that but at the end of the day, so long as the law allows them to collect money and not necessarily spend it and you don't define expenditure the way we were trying to do, this is going continue to be a problem because there are ways that they're always going to be able to manipulate the wording of the surcharge, so i think that's a problem and i think that the d.a. only confirms what we've always said. >> president chu? >> i...
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and number planning laws. reinstating liquor controls, commission recommended approval with minor modifications on september 9; amended for your recommendation and passed on final reading on tuesday. the successor agency ordinance for the former redevelopment agency, we reported last week this ordinance is a result of recent amendments to state law; the director provided with an update before the first reading of the board. this week the board took final action on it, the mayor signed it into law. you will get an in-depth presentation from tiffany -- executive director of the successor agency, and she is here today and jason elliott, the director of legislation for the mayor's office in a few moments after this report is over. also before the full board on tuesday was an update to the tidf, transportation impact demand fee. included all of the recommendations; the board continued discussion of the item until october 16. update of the general plan was heard; the board approved on first reading. lastly the last
and number planning laws. reinstating liquor controls, commission recommended approval with minor modifications on september 9; amended for your recommendation and passed on final reading on tuesday. the successor agency ordinance for the former redevelopment agency, we reported last week this ordinance is a result of recent amendments to state law; the director provided with an update before the first reading of the board. this week the board took final action on it, the mayor signed it into...
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he graduated from law school. instead of heading to a corporate law office, he decided to work for the asian law caucus, fighting against discrimination. when he became the first asian- american elected to be in that position, that was less than three months ago that the mayor was sworn in. he took every opportunity to encourage went in. -- women. among the list of qualified candidates, he elected supervisor olague. [applause] when he had the opportunity to appoint someone to the position which he formerly held as the chief administration officer of the city and county of san francisco, he immediately nominated -- to be our cao. we are living in a city that and we are very lucky. we know that women around the world are not as lucky. in san francisco, we have many departments that are headed by women. we are very proud. i am looking forward to the next few years. we are very fortunate to have someone who believes in making room for women at the table. i would like to invite shelley bell to join me in presenting thi
he graduated from law school. instead of heading to a corporate law office, he decided to work for the asian law caucus, fighting against discrimination. when he became the first asian- american elected to be in that position, that was less than three months ago that the mayor was sworn in. he took every opportunity to encourage went in. -- women. among the list of qualified candidates, he elected supervisor olague. [applause] when he had the opportunity to appoint someone to the position which...